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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.78, 183.67 and 109.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.78, 183.67 and 109.08 is: 163.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.78 : 183.67 = 109.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.78/183.67 = 109.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.78x = 183.67 × 109.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.78x = 20,034.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,034.45/122.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.17

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